Location and Resources

There is one main class music room,computer room, seven practice rooms, guitar room, drum room, resources room, instrument cupboards

Curriculum Music

The children are exposed to a balanced and broad music curriculum and given the opportunity to develop all of the following skills: Performing ( singing / playing ), Composing and Listening / Appreciation.

Extra-Curricular Activities

3 choirs ( Senior, Junior and Calvi
Orchestra
String groups
Pop bands
Theory club
Wind Ensemble

Instrument Lessons

At present the main school offers lessons on the following instruments: voice, flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, trumpet, cornet, French horn, trombone, violin, cello, piano, guitar ( electric, acoustic and bass ) and drums

In Calvi, the recorder, piano and violin ( where free lessons for all children in Year 1 are provided for one term ) are offered. The aim is to develop each child’s playing ability and confidence, and prepare them for performances in concerts, music exams, scholarship auditions and any other public occasion. Relevant children are entered for exams using the following examining boards – Associated Board, Trinity and Guildhall.

Concerts

Junior and Senior concerts
Assembly performances
Carol services
Speech Day
Joint concerts with other schools
Concerts in the local community

Competitions/ Courses

Children and ensemble entered for local musical festivals,
Section Music Competition
IAPS Choral / Orchestra Days